Ciclón (en. Cyclone)
/siˈklon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A low-pressure system that causes intense winds and rain.
The cyclone reached the coast, leaving significant damage to the infrastructure.
El ciclón llegó a la costa dejando daños significativos en la infraestructura.
A type of storm characterized by a rotation in its structure and winds that reach high speeds.
Meteorologists warned about the formation of a cyclone in the ocean.
Los meteorólogos advirtieron sobre la formación de un ciclón en el océano.
A climatic phenomenon that can cause natural disasters.
After the passage of the cyclone, many communities were left isolated.
Después del paso del ciclón, muchas comunidades quedaron aisladas.
Etymology
From the Greek 'kyklon', which means 'circular' or 'round'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tropical cyclone
A cyclone that forms over warm waters in the ocean.
ciclón tropical
get ready for the cyclone
A warning for people to prepare for the arrival of a cyclone.
prepárate para el ciclón
Related Words
wind
Movement of air that can be intense in a cyclone.
viento
hurricane
A more intense cyclone with extremely strong winds.
huracán
Slang Meanings
Chaotic or disordered situation.
The party was a cyclone, everyone was out of control.
La fiesta fue un ciclón, todo el mundo estaba descontrolado.
Something very exciting or turbulent.
The roller coaster was a cyclone of emotions.
La montaña rusa fue un ciclón de emociones.